It took me a while to get into it but over all I liked it a lot. And once it got going it hooked me (about 100-150 pages in). I must say I expected soIt took me a while to get into it but over all I liked it a lot. And once it got going it hooked me (about 100-150 pages in). I must say I expected something more epic (not sure why) and I'm not a fan of this particular fairytale, but I still enjoyed it a lot. Sorcha is a strong protagonist, her brothers are all pretty dsitinct despite spending most of the novel as swans, you can tell them apart. Problem is the beginning dragged a little - too much exposition and I kept wondering when will the proper action start. (view spoiler)[ I'm not a fan of love triangles much so that bit with Simon near the end I did not like. (hide spoiler)] Would have liked a little more closure regarding some plot elements at the end. I'm not sure I'll pick up the next one as it's about the next generation....more

I liked the worldbuilding and how the fae were presented. The plot pulled me in from the beginning and it didn't take me long to finish the book. But.I liked the worldbuilding and how the fae were presented. The plot pulled me in from the beginning and it didn't take me long to finish the book. But. Didn't much connect with the characters though. Seth was the blandest, most perfect love interest ever......more

Not exactly for my age group but I'll be sure to give this book to my niece. It's not too preachy but plenty positive. Encourages education and rethinNot exactly for my age group but I'll be sure to give this book to my niece. It's not too preachy but plenty positive. Encourages education and rethinking what a 'princess' should be like....more

It takes place in medieval Germany like country. Which is not that great actually because it brings Catholic Church into this book. I did not like thaIt takes place in medieval Germany like country. Which is not that great actually because it brings Catholic Church into this book. I did not like that part of the plot. Witch hunt by the clergy, meh.

The characters were pretty bland and not terribly complex. Despite having twelve princesses as the victims of the curse we don't really get to know them all. They're all mentioned but I couldn't keep them straight and most of them were one note or only names really. The villains, both the King and the bishop, were charicatures. The romance - not very convincing. I did not really like Galen at all. He was far too perfect and lucky and had very little depth.

I am going to try another of the author's books though, since this one seems to have the lowest rating....more

3,5. I liked it. Wasn’t overwhelmed but it was a nice read. I would have liked a little more insight about the main love interest. That relationship c3,5. I liked it. Wasn’t overwhelmed but it was a nice read. I would have liked a little more insight about the main love interest. That relationship could have used a little more depth/exploration. But over all it was a pleasant read and I will check out other books by Malinda Lo. Nice writing style....more

A twisted retelling of Cinderella. Nothing groundbreaking but a smooth, fast read. I did like the writing style. The main character wasn't always pleaA twisted retelling of Cinderella. Nothing groundbreaking but a smooth, fast read. I did like the writing style. The main character wasn't always pleasant or nice, nor was the hero all that charming. Lots of sex, blood and dark magic. The deep dark core of the modern fairytales....more